Charleston Marathon - RunMarathon

Felt great the whole time but the last 3 miles were really tough mentally and physically with the wind. I thought I was getting some leg cramps but they never came thank goodness. Just twinges. Nothing else really hurt or got overly tight. I was more fatiged at the end but had more in me than I though. I am really pleased with how it turned out and nearly started crying at the finish line.

Nothing! Hard to actually say that but since it was my first, I stuck to my race plan and was pleased with my results.

walked, got some water, Endurox for recovery ( love this stufF) one sip of beer and more walking. Food was cold/hard bagels and brown apples and banannas. Never saw any gatorade or warming blankets or anything like that. Barely saw the water at the finish line massage was not offered either


see above. They had good intentions and were very excited but a little lacluster in performance. They had a band playing at the finish, shrimp and grits and beer but not much for spectators. The expo and festivites were in a tent, most of the vendors had left by the time I got done so no opportunity to purchase things. The whole race was to benefit arts in the schools and the entry fee wasnt that bad but the shirts OK and the bag wont be used by me. chrono tag on shoe instead of bib number- havent seen that in a while.